Dedicated to improving the quality of life by funding projects in higher education, scientific research, the environment and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Established in homage to Paula Frias, Isabel's daughter through grants and scholarships in literacy, shelter, healthcare, education, and peace. Contact information, description of programs. [English/Spanish]

The foundation's goals are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement . The foundation works mainly by making grants or loans that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks.

Areas funded include education and international development. Includes complete guidelines for both grants and the Carnegie Corporation Scholars program.

Focuses on improving current and future communities' quality of life in the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, and southern Africa.

Makes grants to institutions in higher education, in cultural affairs and the performing arts, in population, in conservation and the environment, and in public affairs.

Focuses on American art, Asia, environment, theology, higher education, and women in science. Includes guidelines and recent awards.

With guide to its programs, how to apply, research, reports, recent announcements, and other materials.

The fund is primarily interested in organizations and projects that have an impact on the City of San Francisco and local Bay Area communities. Other interests include domestic organizations providing support to Israel and national and international projects that address environmental and population issues.

Endowed by John D. Rockefeller and chartered in 1913 for the well-being of people throughout the world. It is one of America's oldest private foundations and one of the few with strong international interests.

Dedicated to improving the well-being of people in transition to global interdependence.

Offers grants related to civil and human rights, environment, poverty. Includes issue/theme-based publications, searchable database of recent Mott-funded initiatives, links to a host of grantee websites and grant application procedures.

A family philanthropy located in New York City. RFF supports a wide range of environmental, political participation and reform, women's rights, and other domestic activist-oriented nonprofit groups. It also provides funding to help nonprofits operate more effectively and to enable them to gain greater financial self-sufficiency.

Consortium of family foundations and individual donors committed to funding economic, environmental and social justice initiatives.

Provides anonymous financial assistance to fellow radio and television broadcasters who are in acute need.

A not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.

Annual report, program information and FAQs for this independent, private foundation.

Donor-advised grants to nonprofits working toward social change in the US and abroad.

A grant making nonprofit organization that supports progressive charities and public policy initiations which help disadvantaged youth, improve public education, and create caring communities, particularly in Boulder, Denver, and the state of Colorado.

A public foundation that supports grassroots organizations in which low-income people are rebuilding their communities and changing the conditions that perpetuate poverty.

Information about programs to fight hunger and to provide education and scholarships, founded by philanthropist and humanitarian Alan Shawn Feinstein.

Supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.

A grant-making United Nations affiliated NGO promoting the interconnectedness of all life and the oneness of humanity.

A Christian grant-making organization partnering with churches all over the world.

Funds projects, publications and prizes emphasizing the importance of moral and spiritual approaches in science, health, and education. Describes staff, funding priorities, and publications.

An international philanthropy funding projects in conservation, human rights, abuse, housing, learning disabilities, and other social justice issues. Annual report, guidelines for grant applications, and contact info.

Funds initiatives in education and medical research.

Provides funding for social change under programs for foster care and for community reconciliation.

Venture philanthropy which seeks out and supports innovative and successful grassroots organizations. Information on giving opportunities, vision, programs, and leadership.

Furthering Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh's shared vision of a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation. Describes mission and programs, foundation history, how to apply for grants, and related topics.

Offers grants and fellowships that promote the enjoyment and understanding of European Art and Architecture.

Provides grants to grassroots organizations worldwide that combine protecting the environment, promoting cultural diversity, empowering people to meet their basic needs, and relying on volunteer efforts.

Makes grants in the areas of the environment and population. Includes information about the foundation and its interests, plus grant application materials.

A private, not-for-profit philanthropy promoting the development of communications industries that address public needs. Programs in three different areas: Policy for a Networked Society, Interactive Media for Children, and Information Technologies for Better Health.

Private foundation dedicated to improving health and healthcare for Americans. Details on grant applications, information on grantees, and reports on the results of funded programs as well as Foundation press releases, publications and reports.

Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following broad program areas: conservation; population; science; children, families, and communities; arts; and organizational effectiveness and philanthropy. The foundation provides national and international grants, and also has a special focus on the Northern California counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.

Organizes and funds networking between potential leaders in the United States and those in other countries. Includes selection criteria.

Details the many foundations created by Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft).

Seeks to advance the mutual interests of the United States and the Asia-Pacific region, making grants in the areas of governance, law, and civil society; women's political participation; economic reform and development; and international relations. Guidelines and project lists available.

Funds as well as operates programs in the areas of learning differences and human services. Gives funding guidelines and descriptions of current initiatives.

US-based organization whose local chapters raise and disburse funds for child abuse programs. Describes methodology, lists current recipients, and offers donation opportunities.

Objectives are to strengthen education leadership, improve after-school learning opportunities, and expand participation in arts and culture. Gives information on strategies, finances, results, and employment.

Funds animal welfare, education, and environment, as well as New Jersey arts and Morris County issues, as well as operating programs in these areas. Describes current and former programs.

Work areas are international cooperative assistance, maritime development, and Japanese social welfare and volunteer support. Articles on current projects, how to apply, and information on foundation history and staff. [English/Japanese]

Supports programs in economic development, international sffairs, philanthropy benchmarks, healthcare, education, and the arts. Gives grant application guidelines and describes current initiatives.

Partners with community resident-led efforts that seek to understand their pasts, identify current assets and challenges, and take action. Site includes foundation history, grant application and guidelines, and program news.

Funding emphasis on underprivileged youth and overpopulation, geographic emphasis on New York City and the Near East. Gives grant guidelines, recipients, financial statements, foundation history, and board of directors.

Multi-year grants in specific initiative areas, as well as employee matching funds and awards for students participating in community service. Includes reports from grantees and financial information.

Focuses on government policy and politics. Includes grant guidelines and an overview of the review process.

Baltimore-based, supports organizations helping under-served segments of society. Gives board members and offers suggestions for proposals.

Mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by preserving natural environments, seeking cures for diseases, and nurturing the arts.

Gives funding guidelines and describes current programs. Focus areas include tolerance, gay and lesbian issues, and great apes. [English/Spanish]

Currently funding in biotechnology, industrial globalization, and food sovreignty. Provides application procedure, with list of staff, directors, and current grantees.

Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation that supports the causes of religion, education, and community development with an emphasis on projects that benefit young people and promote leadership

Foundation develops and supports specialized projects in Native American giving, as well as diversity awareness initiatives and cultural opportunities for Hopi youth. Gives overview of work and tells how to donate.

Focuses on human health and aging, the environment, and women's economic opportunities. Provides family and foundations history, with details on issue areas and programs.

Makes global grants focused on peace and security, as well as supporting western Washington environmental causes. Describes funding programs, with information on their "green" headquarters building, and links to nonprofit resources.

Works in the areas of developing policy solutions, informing the public, and supporting civic life. Provides detailed funding guidelines, as well as results of research, selected news items, and career opportunities.

Supports the Jewish community in Baltimore, Maryland, and Israel, as well as human needs in the Baltimore area. Provides grant guidelines and highlights from past funding cycles.

Focuses on measuring progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Includes application forms and list of past grantees.

Small Netherlands-based foundation which funds social change around the world. Describes funding priorities and application process. [English/Dutch/French/Spanish]

Facilitates transatlantic philanthropy by enabling American individuals and corporations to support people and causes throughout Europe. Describes board of directors, parent Belgian foundation, and operating practices.

Benefits communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Describes awards programs and recipients.

Businesses United in Investing, Lending and Development (BUILD) is a social venture that bridges the divide between the business and human resources of Silicon Valley and aspiring youth entrepreneurs in East Menlo Park and East Palo Alto.

Describes current funding interests in education, environment, and performing arts, with information on past grantees and foundation operations.

Describes grantmaking as well as advocacy activities relating to disease, clean air, nuclear containment, and the Silicon Valley, with application information.

Addressing issues of water use, work and economic opportunity women's welfare, and spiritual well-being. Lists recipients and community influences.

Funds nonprofits working with low-income people, and operates a fellowship program for executive directors. Gives brief history, with details of fellows' work.

Lists recently awarded grants, with information about the family and the foundation's board and staff.

Focusing on grassroots organizations in the developing world. Describes donation opportunities for individuals and organizations, with lists of grantees and of advisors.

Works in education, community development, and international partnerships and basic needs. Provides biographies of staff anf founder, with overview of program interests.

Supports charitable activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and medicine, and social welfare, in Greece and internationally. Lists grantees, with information on the board and staff.

Milwaukee-based foundation supports programs related to health, economics, education, and Jewish life and learning.

Focuses on entrepreneurship and on education, with Kansas City serving as an incubator for academic programs. Describes funding guidelines, past initiatives, and publications.

The Foundation only supports individuals. It does not make grants to institutions or organizations.

Concerned with homelessness and criminal justice reform, focusing on California, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., and London. Lists grantees, provides staff and board contact information, and describes foundation history.

Describes funding interests, including Israel, Guatemala, women's health, and sustainable international trade, with instructions for applying and reporting as well as a list of grantees. [English/Hebrew/Spanish]

Discusses foundation group history and goals, including strategies for charitable giving (children and Jerusalem cultural and civic programs) and for investments.

Supports charitable causes in education, the arts, and religion, especially seed or demonstration projects. Provides application instructions and contact information.

pursues a strategy of "service, advocacy, and empowerment" for meeting basic human needs and promoting democratic participation for people around the globe.

supports start-up projects and innovations in music, education and community organizing.

Information about programs to fight hunger and to provide education and scholarships, founded by philanthropist and humanitarian Alan Shawn Feinstein.

US-based organization whose local chapters raise and disburse funds for child abuse programs. Describes methodology, lists current recipients, and offers donation opportunities.

Objectives are to strengthen education leadership, improve after-school learning opportunities, and expand participation in arts and culture. Gives information on strategies, finances, results, and employment.